Surname distribution and origin notes
De Vivo Surname in Italy
The De Vivo surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 6,047 people across 303 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (700), Sarno (600), Angri (373). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Puglia. Related variants include DE VIVI, DEVIVI, DEVIVO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Vivo is characteristic of the Campanian provinces of Naples, Salerno, and Caserta, with notable presence also in Rome, Potenza, Foggia, and Bari. Variants such as De Vivi and Devivi are much rarer and nearly unique, while Devivo is very rare and appears to have a secondary lineage in the Biella area. The name likely derives from an ancient place name, evidenced by a papal bull from 1115 mentioning the "terra de Vivo" along territorial borders. Other toponymic attestations, such as De Vivo Fonte in the Parma area, support this origin. In some cases, the surname was given to abandoned children, a common practice for surnames of this nature.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
De Vivo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Vivo surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 700people |
| Sarno | Salerno | Campania | 600people |
| Angri | Salerno | Campania | 373people |
| Quarto | Naples | Campania | 286people |
| Ottaviano | Naples | Campania | 202people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 182people |
| Scafati | Salerno | Campania | 129people |
| Pagani | Salerno | Campania | 125people |
| Nocera Inferiore | Salerno | Campania | 116people |
| Marano di Napoli | Naples | Campania | 92people |
